Comparison between a normothermia protocol and current protocol (acetaminophen plus blankets) 1. Normothermia Protocol is successful in achieving and maintaining normal temperature in moderate to severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients.(using Arctic Sun for 96 hrs from admission to Neuro ICU) 2. Normothermia is translated into improved neurologic Outcome and survival compared to standard of care (Physician management)
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
Mercy St John's Medical Center
St Louis, Missouri, United States
RECRUITINGEffectiveness of the Normothermia protocol
Number of times patient's temp was above 37°C during this 96 hr period
Time frame: 5 days
Temperature vs ICP
Number of times ICP \> 20 in patients with ICP monitors
Time frame: 5 days
Neurologic Outcome of the 2 patient populations
Modified Rankin Scale at Hospital discharge, 3 months, and 6 months
Time frame: 1month, 3 months, 6 months
Mortality
In-Hospital mortality, 3 - 6 month mortality
Time frame: 5 days, 3 months, 6 months
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